2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (17) · Power Train (10) · Electrical System (6)
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45 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2018-04-18 · campaign 18V248000 · 47,806 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommen
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2012-01-11 · campaign 12V008000 · 90,368 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
Risk: THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.
Service bulletins (94)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2024-01-19 · M640116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
Electrical System 2023-10-25 · M610607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. as a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are not due to the battery itself. for this rea
Wheels 2021-12-01 · M360119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new rdc wheel electronics will be introduced with future generation mini models. the new wheel electronics are identified as huf generation 5. these new wheel electronics will need to be programmed using the new tool when replaced or when depressurized (0 psi) for more than 2 minutes.
Seats 2020-08-01 · M011116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oc3 seat occupancy mat - limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles: component-specific limited warranty extension for the above-referenced vehicles, mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc (mini usa) is extending the limited warranty for the front passenger's oc3 seat occupancy
Fuel System, Gasoline 2020-01-01 · M010419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action settlement: n14 high-pressure fuel pump (hdp) service benefit class vehicles: the mini vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure reduced or loss of power while driving and the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated along with high-pressure fuel pumprelated
Equipment:electrical 2019-07-12 · M640108 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air conditioning system leak testing. the customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. after further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a refrigerant charge, but when using an electronic leak detector, no leak can be found. cause: in most cases, an electronic leak d
Showing the 6 most recent of 94 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-23 · Engine“i am writing to formally request reimbursement for a timing chain replacement performed on my vehicle, which was the subject of a specific safety recall issued by bmw. the timing chain defect in this vehicle represents a severe safety hazard, as a failure can cause an immediate and total engine stall while the vehicle is in motion. this loss of pow…”
2024-05-28 · Electrical System · 75,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper s clubman. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contacted became aware of a failure with the electrical system. the contact stated that the instrument panel failed to display as needed, and the turn signals failed to function properly. the contact also stated that while the vehicle was pa…”
2024-01-17 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper s clubman. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer and local dealer were not …”
2023-11-16 · Electrical System · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper s clubman. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reas…”
2023-08-16 · Electrical System · 144,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper s clubman. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the contact stated that there was a leak on the passenger’s side which caused a short circuit of the fuse box located in the passenger side foot well. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. …”
2023-07-25 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2009 mini copper s clubman. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue and …”
2023-07-11 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper s clubman. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v337000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was not contacted. the contact stated that the m…”
2020-08-06 · Air Bags · 75,000 mi“passenger airbag sensor is malfunctioning. the passenger airbag sensor failure results in the airbag for the passenger side being disabled when the car is in motion/driving regardless of whether a person is sitting in the seat (an adult will be sitting in the seat and the airbag will continue to be disabled as the car is driven around). the lack of…”
2020-05-26 · Engine · 55,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mini cooper s clubman. the contact stated while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated she was able to pull over to the side of the road. the contact's son had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with total engine failure. the vehicle was then t…”
2020-02-12 · Engine · 117,000 mi“driving car to work and died as i was going through an 4 way intersection, car was in motion with multiple vehicles around me. i had to get out and push the car out of the intersection and off the road. tried to start with no success. car was low on fuel so suspected it to be empty. called insurance to send someone with gas but still wouldn't start…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.